Yeudy Garcia
Born:
10/06/1992 (Age: 31)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'2''
Weight: 220
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'2''
Weight: 220
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
Signed as international free agent, 10/12/2013 (PIT)
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | June 29th, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 2x -- May 9, 2018; June 26, 2018 |
| Level: | Double-A |
| Affiliate: | Altoona Curve |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Broad, muscular build; barrel chested w/ thick lower half. Durable and strong.
Mechanical Notes
Large dropstep into semi-windup; high-effort delivery w/ moving parts and unbalanced finish. Tilts to clear his arm, recoils badly after 3/4 slot. Hard to repeat.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2019 | 30 | 30 | 4A Up/Down Type | Low |
|---|
| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 45 | 45 | — | — | Hard thrower, but fastball plays below raw velocity. |
| Hard thrower, but fastball plays below raw velocity. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 55 | 55 | 93-94 | 91-96 | Sits mid-90s, frequently can run it up to 95-96. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 50 | 50 | — | — | Firm life w/ armside run. |
| Firm life w/ armside run. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 40 | 40 | — | — | Thrower, no true in-zone command, sprays the zone. |
| Thrower, no true in-zone command, sprays the zone. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 45 | 45 | 86-87 | 84-88 | Power slider that has moments where it flashes solid action, but inconsistencies in mechanics limit overall effectiveness. Varies in shape and quality. |
| Power slider that has moments where it flashes solid action, but inconsistencies in mechanics limit overall effectiveness. Varies in shape and quality. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 40 | 45 | 85 | 83-87 | Hard split-like changeup that flashes solid dive at times, but isn't used much and is inconsistent. Could be a playable third pitch if he develops the pitch and mixes it in more frequently. |
| Hard split-like changeup that flashes solid dive at times, but isn't used much and is inconsistent. Could be a playable third pitch if he develops the pitch and mixes it in more frequently. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 40 | 40 | — | — | Below-average control, often behind in counts and has to come back with fastballs. |
| Below-average control, often behind in counts and has to come back with fastballs. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Below Average | Below Average |
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Pitchability | Below Average | Below Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Mid-90s fastball and hard slider flash average at best, but mechanical effort limits consistency and control. Profiles as a high-minors bullpen piece with the raw stuff to get a cup of coffee as a 4A/up-and-down type.
